Supply Chain Managers
O*NET Code: 11-3071.04
Description
Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.
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💼 Also Known As
Auto Parts Manager (Automotive Parts Manager)Demand Planning ManagerGlobal Supply Chain DirectorGlobal Supply Chain ManagerInventory Control SupervisorInventory ManagerLogistics SupervisorManufacturing Supply Chain ManagerMaterial Requirements Planning ManagerMaterials ManagerMaterials PlannerParts ManagerReplenishment ManagerSolution Design and Analysis ManagerSupply Chain Analytics ManagerSupply Chain Design ManagerSupply Chain Development ManagerSupply Chain DirectorSupply Chain Logistics ManagerSupply Chain Management Director
⚡ Skills (22)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Monitoring4/100
Coordination4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Time Management4/100
Writing4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
+ 12 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (59)
🔥MEDITECH software
Medical software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Dynamics
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft SQL Server
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft SharePoint
Document management software
🔥Microsoft Visio
Process mapping and design software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Oracle PeopleSoft
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
0Adexa Supply Chain Planning
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Advanced business application programming ABAP
Object or component oriented development software
0Aldata Warehouse Management
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0CDC Supply Chain
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Dex Warehouse
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Epicor SRM
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Epicor WMS
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Graphics software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0HighJump Software Supply Chain Advantage
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0HighJump Warehouse Advantage
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0IBM ILOG Inventory Analyst
Inventory management software
0IBM ILOG LogicNet Plus XE
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0IBS MRP
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0IBS Supply Chain Management
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0IFS Applications for Supply Chain Management
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Infor Lawson Supply Chain Management
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Infor SCM
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Inventory management systems
Inventory management software
0JDA Master Planning
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Lawson S3 Supply Chain Management
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Manhattan Scale
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Manhattan Supply Chain Process Platform
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Master scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
0Microsoft Dynamics AX
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Minitab
Analytical or scientific software
0NetSuite ERP
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
Financial analysis software
0Oracle Hyperion
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Oracle Inventory
Inventory management software
0Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Oracle e-Business Suite Supply Chain Management
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Purchasing software
Procurement software
0QAD Adaptive ERP
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Red Prarie Warehouse Management
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0SAP APO
Analytical or scientific software
0SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports
Data base reporting software
0SAP SCM
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0SAP business and customer relations management software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Simulation and modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0Swisslog WarehouseManager
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Warehouse management system WMS
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0i2 Collaborative Supply Execution
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0i2 Intelligence
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0i2 Supply Chain Visibility
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
General and Operations Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Marketing Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Sales Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Industrial Production Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Purchasing Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Logisticians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Supply Chain Managers → Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Transition Difficulty: Easy (95% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (18)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Negotiation
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Persuasion
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 3
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 3
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 3
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Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 4Target: 3
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Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 3
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